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In this blog, WFD's Esther Busiku explores the widespread misconceptions about gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda, highlighting its many overlooked forms beyond physical abuse. The piece also underscores the urgent need for awareness, cultural change, and action to address GBV as a fundamental human rights issue.
Photos of women in a training2
During a joint World Bank-WFD expert mission in Uganda, a team of experts visited parliament and engaged with the technical staff and relevant committees. The team conducted two public debt assessments and identified several key areas for reform.
Group photo of experts in Uganda3
During the second sitting of the Environmental Parliament (EP24) in Uganda, a diverse group of stakeholders came together to discuss the country's environmental challenges and commitments, with a powerful reminder that the fight against climate change is a collective one. 
photo collage of Hon Gafabusa speaking during the Environment Parliament and a climate change activist4
WFD hosted a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) delegation and convened a women MPs mentorship workshop, in partnership with the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) and UN Women. The workshop – which targeted new women parliamentarians – explored effective committee work and impactful external communications.
A group of people posing5
WFD’s current Inclusive and Accountable Politics (IAP) programme in Uganda is expanding on its past work by promoting quality representation and inclusion of both women and youth. WFD also works directly with Uganda MPs to support their capacity to carry out their accountability function in parliament.
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WFD, through the FCDO-funded Commonwealth Equality Project (CEP), worked with decision makers and civic actors in Uganda to make progress towards equality.
people smiling at the camera7
WFD engaged with the Climate Change Committee and Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change in Uganda by offering support to coordinate all the actors involved to review the bill and generate consensus and advocate for its passage.
Stakeholders sitting round tables at a meeting8
WFD and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) supported parliamentarians in five Sub-Saharan Africa countries prepare for COP26.
Placard written one world with the map of the globe in between9
WFD facilitated the establishment of a coalition for change which brought together civil society organisations, youth organisations, members of parliament, government officials, and PWDs, to advocate for significant changes for issues that affect PWDs.
Parliament of Uganda building10
WFD, through its inclusive and accountable politics programme, is working towards greater access and inclusion of women and marginalized groups in formal and informal political participation.
Three women sitting in a podium during an event11
WFD Uganda has been working with accountability champions in the Parliament of Uganda who can advance more meaningful participation of young people in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Screenshot of people in a webinar12
Robinah Nanyunja, National Chairperson of the Ecological Party of Uganda, participated in the Green Talent Accelerator in 2019.
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WFD supported the 2019 YouLead summit – the largest youth leadership gathering in East Africa – which seeks to enable young people to be more meaningfully involved in the implementation and tracking of the region’s sustainable development goals.
People sitting in a podium during an event14
For over 16 months, WFD has worked with MPs belonging to the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs (UPFYA) and the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) to build their capacity to engage with their respective stakeholders and generate momentum to influence parliament’s agenda in favour of the advancement of women and youth in Uganda.
Ugandan Parliament in session15
WFD, Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA), and other women-focused Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) petitioned the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda to fast track discussion of crucial gender-sensitive bills before Parliament.
Group of women in a roundtable meeting16